Community Joins Together for Pacifica Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
On Saturday November 21, 2015, Pacifica Institute OC hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This years dinner was an amazing time, where people of all backgrounds gathered to indulge in a…
Pacifica Institute Condemns the Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Pacifica Institute strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris. We stand united with the people of France and with people around the world in mourning the loss of innocent lives…
Chief Hamel: “When the public has placed their trust within the police department will they be able to do their job to the fullest.”
On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Mike Hamel, Irvine’s Chief of Police, visited Pacifica’s Orange County branch and gave a valuable talk on public trust. He began his talk with a…
Panel: What You Need to Know About the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The purpose of the panel is to inform the public about the Syrian Refugee Crisis’ origin and global impact. The panel will provide an opportunity for individuals and organizations to…
Luncheon: “Building Bridges and Moving Mountains” by Fullerton City Mayor Greg Sebourn
Greg Sebourn is an activist for limited-government that focuses responsibilities on core services such as public safety and infrastructure management. In addition to his public service, Greg Sebourn is the…
Pacifica OC hosted a panel on “The Role of the Prophet Abraham in Interfaith Dialogue”
On Tuesday, September 29, 2015, Pacifica Institute Orange County branch hosted a panel titled “The Role of the Prophet Abraham in Interfaith Dialogue.” The event was mediated by Rabbi Frank…
OC Panel: The Role of Prophet Abraham in Interfaith Dialogue
Moderator: Rabbi Frank Stern Ordained in 1965 at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rabbi Stern served for twenty years as Rabbi of Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana,…
OC Luncheon Forum: “Public Trust in a Diverse Community” by Irvine Police Chief David Maggard
Chief David L. Maggard, Jr., was appointment to Chief of the Irvine Police Department (IPD) in 2003 and is responsible for implementing Irvine’s geographic policing strategy and has supported modernizing…
OC Luncheon Forum with Costa Mesa Mayor Stephen Mensinger
Experienced leader in both private, public and nonprofit sector endeavors. Stephen Mensinger was elected to the Costa Mesa City Council in November of 2012 and was appointed mayor in 2014.…